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About

Bethesda lies within the Ogwen Valley, flanked by the steep slopes of the Carneddau range to the east and the Glyderau to the west. The town is positioned along the A5 road, with the River Ogwen running through it. This geography has historically defined the area, providing the water power and raw materials that shaped its development. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rugged uplands and quarry-scarred mountainsides, creating a distinct, industrial-edged environment.

The town itself is a linear settlement, with its long main street following the old road. It remains a functional community for the surrounding region. The immense Penrhyn Quarry, once the world's largest slate quarry, overlooks the town; its vast, stepped galleries are a defining and monumental presence. This legacy is central to the local identity, with the former quarry now also hosting activities like the Zip World velocity zip line, which descends into the vast pit.

Area overview

On average Bethesda has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bethesda is £45,959 per year. Bethesda is home to around 8,209 people, with a population density of about 72.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bethesda Population
8,209
Population density
72.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.55(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.11(+4%)
Public order
5.97(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-37%)
Other theft
3.65(-28%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,763
94.57%
Other White
192
2.34%
Irish
53
0.65%
Arab
36
0.44%
Other
28
0.34%
Total population: 8,209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,715
40.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,110
16.61%
No qualifications
936
14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
884
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,684

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,388
38.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,035
29.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
468
13.15%
Other social rented
300
8.43%
Social rents from council
225
6.32%
Total households: 3,560

Property prices in Bethesda

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Bethesda area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bethesda in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bethesda over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£275,000
Flats2£130,500
Semi-Detached21£218,000
Terraced34£150,000

10 years median price trend in Bethesda

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bethesda.

All postcodes in Bethesda

LL573SQ

Ffordd Caerneddi

LL573TA

Ciltrefnus

LL574AE

Talycae

LL574RD

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL330LH

Ddol Cottage

LL573BT

Brynteg Place

LL573DG

Tal Gae

LL573HE

Well Street

LL573LF

Arllechwedd

LL573NX

Lon Sarnau

LL574FF

Llwybrmain

LL574PB

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573EA

Tyddyn Canol

LL573HS

Mountain Road

LL573LU

Bangor Road

LL573NQ

Llain Y Pebyll

LL330HF

Arllechwedd

LL330LE

Station Road

LL573AW

Ogwen Street

LL573BL

Ffrydlas Road

LL573EH

Rachub

LL573HL

Stryd Fawr

LL573LH

Ffordd Llanllechid

LL573RE

Gernant

LL573TP

Well Street Number Three

LL573UB

Clltwllan

LL573UE

Glanrafon

LL574AU

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574PL

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573PZ

Braichmelyn

LL573TF

Morgan Street

LL574BD

Lon Rallt

LL574YN

Grisiau Cochion

LL330LY

Cae Llyn

LL573DT

Coetmor New Road

LL573EB

Hen Barc

LL573HR

Brynhedydd

LL573NL

Coetmor Mount

LL573SJ

Maes Yr Athro

LL573YH

Ponc-Y-Lon

LL573YN

Aber Road

LL574AG

Tal Gae

LL574AS

Bro Syr Ifor

LL574EJ

Tan-Y-Bwlch

LL330HU

Arllechwedd

LL330LW

Arllechwedd

LL573BU

Middle Street

LL574BB

Felin Hen Road

LL574LZ

Gefnan

LL573LG

Tan Fynnydd

LL574BQ

St Ann's Hil

LL574PT

New Terrace

LL574RF

Godrer Parc

LL573BN

Penybryn Terrace

LL573DQ

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL573HD

Tandderwen

LL573NY

Adwyr Nant

LL573RH

Cefn Cwlyn

LL573SU

Short Street

LL573TW

Well Street Number Two

LL573YL

Arllechwedd

LL574UX

Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái

LL574HR

Ffordd Llandegai

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.